Chrish88 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Ayup lads. Looks like the weather will soon be on the the turn. Can any of you recommend a fully waterproof jacket that won't cost the earth. Cheers .Chris ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Flexothane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrish88 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Flexothane. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEH Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Flexothane. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 ? You may want to elaborate on exactly what it is you're after. So far the product suggested to you is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am not a miser, neither do I go for the 'top end' of the market or any item of clothing that is branded. Today I bought a new waxproof jacket, size xxl (which I am not) for £20 from the Yorkshire Trading Company in Louth. Even if it last me one season I will be happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Flexothane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am not a miser, neither do I go for the 'top end' of the market or any item of clothing that is branded. Today I bought a new waxproof jacket, size xxl (which I am not) for £20 from the Yorkshire Trading Company in Louth. Even if it last me one season I will be happy with it. I also favour the wax jacket. Warm, resistant and with plenty of pockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I am not a miser, neither do I go for the 'top end' of the market or any item of clothing that is branded. Today I bought a new waxproof jacket, size xxl (which I am not) for £20 from the Yorkshire Trading Company in Louth. Even if it last me one season I will be happy with it. Looking at you balanced on the Norfolk fence post on one leg the other day ( one of your senior moments ) , I would say you were a Med to Large , I know you want a bit of freedom to swing a gun , but with that size you could get your wife in the coat at the same time , come to think of it , I have hit the nail on the head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Looking at you balanced on the Norfolk fence post on one leg the other day ( one of your senior moments ) , I would say you were a Med to Large , I know you want a bit of freedom to swing a gun , but with that size you could get your wife in the coat at the same time , come to think of it , I have hit the nail on the head She prefers to be in my trousers not my coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 She prefers to be in my trousers not my coat. Dirty old dog! (you, not your good lady) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 What are you intending to use it for? Flexothane (light, non-insulated, cheap waterproof non-breathable, green), goretex army issue (cheap,light, camo, can get insulated under jacket to go with), good wax proof (double waxed, heavy, insulated), etc I on Ridgeline gear, Pintail smock (2 years old atm) and torrent jacket (4 years old atm) and no complaints but both this side of £100 and should last years more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 (edited) I think if you want good reliable quality then you've got to stump up for it, unless you're happy with DPM Gore-tex. Saying that, even waterproof membranes don't last long when you're beating through thick gorse, brambles, raspberry canes etc. It doesn't take long for the membrane to get punctured as my mate found out with his expensive Harkila suit. Some sort of hard wearing canvas type material as an outer garment is what you need in those situations. Apparently ex-firefighter garments are very popular for heavy duty, waterproof use. As has been said, it depends what you want it for really. Edited September 13, 2015 by Scully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Ventile or Ridgeline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrish88 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks for the info lads. Want it for in the hide pigeonbashing Cheers Chris... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 This is the only truly waterproof coat I have ever owned. It is like gabardine/canvas and I have had it for thirty years and never once, even in atrocious storms has it let water through. Mind you I have suffered at the hands of some of my friends who have told me that I look like a plonker in it. A dry plonker at that whilst they were wet ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Thanks for the info lads. Want it for in the hide pigeonbashing Cheers Chris... In that case, you can get a Country Covers smock for about 120 quid, and I've heard Ridgeline are quite good also. If you're moving about the CC smock is terrific, but sitting still you may need another layer underneath. The warmest, driest jacket I've ever owned is a Laksen. I've had it for around ten years now possibly, and it's been out in some horrendous weather including horizontal sleet and it's never let me down. Not cheap though. Look to the Scandinavian countries for seriously cold/wet weather gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeadWasp Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 This is the only truly waterproof coat I have ever owned. It is like gabardine/canvas and I have had it for thirty years and never once, even in atrocious storms has it let water through. Mind you I have suffered at the hands of some of my friends who have told me that I look like a plonker in it. A dry plonker at that whilst they were wet ones. <script pagespeed_no_defer="">//=d.offsetWidth&&0>=d.offsetHeight)a=!1;else{c=d.getBoundingClientRect();var f=document.body;a=c.top+("pageYOffset"in window?window.pageYOffset:(document.documentElement||f.parentNode||f).scrollTop);c=c.left+("pageXOffset"in window?window.pageXOffset:(document.documentElement||f.parentNode||f).scrollLeft);f=a.toString()+","+c;b.b.hasOwnProperty(f)?a=!1:(b.b[f]=!0,a=a<=b.e.height&&c<=b.e.width)}a&&(b.a.push(e),b.d[e]=!0)};p.prototype.checkImageForCriticality=function(b){b.getBoundingClientRect&&q(this,b)};h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkImageForCriticality",function(b){n.checkImageForCriticality(b)});h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.checkCriticalImages",function(){r(n)});var r=function(b){b.b={};for(var d=["IMG","INPUT"],a=[],c=0;c=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e)}b.g&&(e="&rd="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify(s())),131072>=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e),d=!0);t=a;if(d){c=b.f;b=b.h;var f;if(window.XMLHttpRequest)f=new XMLHttpRequest;else if(window.ActiveXObject)try{f=new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.XMLHTTP")}catch(k){try{f=new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP")}catch(u){}}f&&(f.open("POST",c+(-1==c.indexOf("?")?"?":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}},s=function(){var b={},d=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(0==d.length)return{};var a=d[0];if(!("naturalWidth"in a&&"naturalHeight"in a))return{};for(var c=0;a=d[c];++c){var e=a.getAttribute("pagespeed_url_hash");e&&(!(e in b)&&0=b[e].k&&a.height>=b[e].j)&&(b[e]={rw:a.width,rh:a.height,ow:a.naturalWidth,oh:a.naturalHeight})}return b},t="";h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.getBeaconData",function(){return t});h("pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run",function(b,d,a,c,e,f){var k=new p(b,d,a,e,f);n=k;c&&m(function(){window.setTimeout(function(){r(k)},0)})});})();pagespeed.CriticalImages.Run('/mod_pagespeed_beacon','http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/index.php?s=5fcba2e9f404ac50a958fdcc0420e03a&app=forums&module=ajax§ion=topics&do=quote&t=320551&p=2903078&md5check=449b75438ec8d1cb9f44280d55bbf691&isRte=1,l8PuqRhht8,true,false,Yo-z6jhoyyU');//]]></script> &&0 Looks very similar to a Harry Hall riding coat of the same era although different in cut. My father had one and was probably the most weatherproof coat I've ever seen. I can't believe it ended up as dog bedding................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Flexothane. http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=flexothane&tag=mh0a9-21&index=aps&hvadid=2978614576&hvqmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8cbbs2m5t5_p Edited September 17, 2015 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Is Flexothane quiet when moving about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I like sherwood clothing, my jacket is very warm, waterproof and smart enough for day to day use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Tell you what lads some of the weather iv'e been out in over the years I should have been in a Straight Jacket LOL. some of that new style army camo gortex looks the dogs and at not to much money . Edited September 17, 2015 by derbyduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 The last time I looked you could get a Deerhunter Ram jacket in last years style for around £50 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Light weight musto fenland Heavier ridge line or had good service from a Sherwood starting to leak though after 7/8 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 It's rubberised so reasonable quiet. Is Flexothane quiet when moving about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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